Criminals Adopt New Tactics to Quickly Empty Bank Accounts via Mobile Phone Thefts Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More
Birmingham City Council to Fund Urgent Roof Repair and Fire Safety Upgrades at Lindsworth School Monday, April 27, 2026 birmingham education school firesafety roofrepair infrastructure funding kingsnorton safety council Birmingham City Council has announced plans to invest nearly £5 million in urgent repair and upgrade works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. This funding focuses on essential roof repairs alongside vital fire safety … Read More
Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … Read More
Birmingham's Safest Streets: Where Residents Sleep Soundly Without Worry Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield violentcrime sexualoffences jewelleryquarter hallgreen residents Birmingham has long faced challenges with serious crime in certain inner-city neighbourhoods. Incidents such as stabbings, robberies, and sexual assaults are tragic realities in some parts of the city. However, many areas … Read More
Contrasting Crime Rates in Adjacent Birmingham Neighbourhoods: Aston and Nechells Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham aston nechells crime violence gangcrime safety turfwars neighbourhoods statistics In north Birmingham, two neighbouring communities tell very different stories about crime and safety. Aston and Nechells sit side by side, yet their crime statistics reveal a striking disparity. Aston consistently ranks as … Read More
Birmingham Domestic Abuse Survivor Urges Employers to Act Before Tragedy Strikes Sunday, April 26, 2026 domesticabuse employers workplace support coercivecontrol awareness safety advocacy training security Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 became law, there remains no statutory requirement for UK employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. However, domestic abuse survivors and charities are urging … Read More